Packaging Engineer Co-Op - Family Care (Summer/Fall Term)

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

Packaging Co-Ops will typically work as part of a team under the direction of a Packaging Manager.  Packaging Interns assist in meeting cost, quality, productivity, customer service and safety objectives with regard to packaging materials and designs.  Packaging co-ops also assist packaging personnel in project activities and in the development of systems/procedures to enhance the overall performance of the department. Responsibilities include package/material development, project assignments and cost optimization, with guidance from and interaction with senior packaging personnel and customers. 

In this role, you will:

Develop and re-engineer primary and secondary package structures

Utilize of packaging related software (TOPS, CAPE, etc) to complete packaging development work

Exhibit knowledge of packaging materials and their relation to absorption & reflectance

Interpret and write packaging & material specifications

Read, execute & write laboratory Standard Test Procedures and record associated data

Possess mechanical skills for laboratory test equipment construction

Accept guidance & direction from senior Packaging Engineers

About Us 

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.  

 

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. 

 

Led by Purpose. Driven by You. 

About You 

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. 

 
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.  

 

In one of our co-op roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

GPA: 3.0 cumulative or higher

Completion of 1-1/2 years of college courses

Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. on a regular, full-time basis

Co-op/intern positions are not eligible for sponsorship and the successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the United States without KC’s sponsorship now or in the future

Previous Co-op/Intern experience is a plus

Job may require occasional travel to K-C operating locations

Students who have completed 2 years toward a BS/BA in Packaging, Materials Science, Engineering or a related discipline are encourage to apply. 

To Be Considered 
 
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.  

 

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.  

 

And finally, the fine print…. 

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. 

 

Starting Hourly Wage: $24.00 USD 

 

Total rewards at Kimberly-Clark includes the above starting wage offer and is eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. 

Primary LocationUSA-WI-Neenah

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeIntern/Student

Time TypeFull time